Maxwell Leadership Podcast

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Leadership Lessons from Michael Jordan's "The Last Dance" Jul 08, 2020

Show notes

Recently ESPN released a 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls entitled "The Last Dance." John Maxwell watched this series and gleaned several important leadership lessons that he shares with you here on the podcast.

Mark Cole and Chris Goede join in for the application portion of the episode to talk about championing the people around you to accomplish great things together. Chris Goede shares what he's learned about leadership from his years of playing football in both the college and professional arenas.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Last Dance Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LastDance and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

References:

Watch the full video of John's lesson here

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

Episode 1: Winning Is an Inside Job

JohnMaxwellSpeaker.com

The John Maxwell Online Store

The Third Option with Miles McPherson Jul 01, 2020

Show notes

In this episode, John Maxwell Zooms with Miles McPherson, pastor of the Rock Church in San Diego, California, and author of The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation. They discuss the importance of celebrating what different races have in common, the often-overlooked paradox of being "colorblind" to race, and the value of confronting our own blind spots.

Mark Cole is joined by Traci Morrow for the application portion of the episode to discuss John and Miles's conversation. They each share how maintaining a learning posture has challenged and changed their own perspectives.

Our BONUS resources for this episode are the Third Option Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching, and the live video of the entire discussion between John, Miles, and Mark. You can download the worksheet and find the video link by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ThirdOption.

References:

The Third Option by Miles McPherson

MilesMcPherson.com

Miles McPherson on Anderson Cooper 360°

Leadershift by John C. Maxwell

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

Vision and Values with Casey Crawford Jun 24, 2020

Show notes

Casey Crawford is the co-founder and CEO of Movement Mortgage. When Movement Mortgage launched in the middle of the 2008 financial crisis in the U.S., their goal was to become a financial services company that people could trust.

In this episode we share two key clips from a conversation between Casey, John Maxwell, and Mark Cole about what it means to be a values-based organization in the midst of crisis. Mark Cole and Jason Brooks offer their insights on these clips and share how adversity reveals more opportunities to serve others.

Our BONUS resources for this episode are the Vision and Values Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching, and the live video of the entire discussion between John, Simon, and Mark. You can download the worksheet and find the video link by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Vision.

References:

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

Ethics 101 by John C. Maxwell

Movement Mortgage

The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation

The John Maxwell Online Store

Leaders Listen with Simon Sinek Jun 17, 2020

Show notes

This week on the podcast, we're discussing two key clips from a recent conversation between John Maxwell, Simon Sinek, and Mark Cole. They discuss the importance of listening and empathy when it comes to leading and connecting with people––especially those unlike us.

During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss what we can accomplish by listening to others and stepping out of our own perspective. During times of tension, we often avoid the most pertinent conversations because we find them uncomfortable. But this episode will encourage you to lean into the discomfort that growth requires of us.

Our BONUS resources for this episode are the Leaders Listen Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching, and the live video of the entire discussion between John, Simon, and Mark. You can download the worksheet and find the video link by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LeadersListen.

References:

Watch the entire Facebook Live video here.

How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlishprovide

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

Leadershift by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

Courage to Continue Jun 10, 2020

Show notes

The best leaders have the courage to change when it's easier to remain comfortable. In this episode, John Maxwell shares an insightful lesson on courage and how to keep moving forward in the midst of fear and uncertainty. He reminds us that courage is a choice and requires us to act.

Mark Cole and Chris Goede join the discussion and provide application to help us embrace John's principles in our own leadership. Chris points out that this teaching is not just for the times we're in now but for all leadership obstacles and opportunities. We hope you walk away from this episode empowered to lead because progress requires courageous leadership.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Courage to Continue Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Continue and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

References:

The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell

Leadershift by John C. Maxwell

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

Bonus Episode: Adding Value to Others Jun 05, 2020

Show notes

Hi Podcast Family! Today we have a special message for you from John Maxwell. Last Monday, John shared a timely message about leadership in light of the civil unrest and racial injustice we're seeing in America right now. We wanted to share this message as a reminder that what you focus on expands. With so much going on around us, figuring out where to focus can be hard. But John encourages us to focus on being a leader who adds value to others and who listens before you blame others. We believe you'll be impacted by this message and we encourage you to use it to impact your community and your world.

We hope you take this message to heart and do exactly what John encourages us to do in this lesson… reflect. As John said in a recent Candid Conversation, hope causes you to act, and action brings traction. In a world that seems to be standing still, we could use a little traction! So, we encourage you to reflect on the ways you can act and add value to those you lead. Together, let's create a world where everyone is valued and treated as an equal. The time is now. So, let's lead.

For more episodes of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/episodes. Don't forget to subscribe so that you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to the free bonus resources we offer for every regularly scheduled episode.

References:

Leadership When It Matters Most Series on Facebook Live

Today Matters by John C. Maxwell

Leadershift by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

Five Stretches to Help You Grow Jun 03, 2020

Show notes

In this episode, John Maxwell teaches five ways that leaders need to stretch themselves in order to grow. He sets up this lesson by teaching the Law of the Rubber Band, which says, "Growth stops when you lose the tension between where you are and where you can be."

Mark Cole is joined by Traci Morrow for the application portion of the episode to discuss the areas of their lives they've had to take out of "automatic" and how their roles as leaders have required them to stretch their perspectives.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Five Stretches to Help You Grow Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Stretch and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

References:

Minute with Maxwell

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell

The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz

Candid Conversations: Leadership Themes During Crisis May 29, 2020

Show notes

After a two-month break from Candid Conversations due to the COVID-19 crisis, John Maxwell and Mark Cole meet up to discuss three themes during the crisis that John has observed in the great leaders he knows.

They also talk about the role hope plays in crisis, the difference between hope and hype, and how to remain hopeful during a crisis without becoming irrelevant as a leader.

References:

The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell

Leadershift by John C. Maxwell

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

Episode 100: A Lesson in Growth and Consistency May 27, 2020

Show notes

Podcast family, this is our 100th episode! We've only made it this far because of you. So, for this special occasion, Mark Cole and John Maxwell meet up in Highlands, North Carolina, to reflect on the impact The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast has had around the world, what they've learned from being with you each week, and how they've grown through this journey.

Since its launch in July of 2018, The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast has been downloaded 7.2 million times and has become one of the top leadership podcasts in the world. But John teaches that milestones are not markers to rest on––they are launching pads for more impact and more transformation. Even though there's a lot to celebrate, we're more excited about impacting even more leaders like you in the future and continuing to bring you more of John Maxwell's timeless leadership lessons.

For this special episode, instead of offering you a Bonus Resource like we usually do, Mark and John have a couple of special gifts for our podcast listeners that you won't want to miss! Be sure to listen to this 100th episode and take advantage of these limited-time gifts!

This episode is dedicated to our late friend, Richard Chancy, who was the steam that got this train going. Richard, we are all better because of you.

Maximizing the Moment (Part 2) May 20, 2020

Show notes

In part two of Maximizing the Moment, John shares the words to embrace if you want to prepare now for the future. He also shares the five phases of the "Success Cycle" and reminds us that failure is a part of success because it allows us to learn and improve.

Mark Cole is joined by Jason Brooks for the discussion portion of the episode to talk about the benefits of uncertainty and why uncertain times are great to test and try new things.

Our BONUS resource for this series is the Maximizing the Moment Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Moment and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

References:

Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell

Today Matters by John C. Maxwell

How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell

Leadershift by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store